Diageo has agreed the full global ownership and control of tequila Don Julio with Casa Cuervo in exchange for Bushmills. 

Diageo has opted for total control of its tequila destiny rather than a fight for second place in Irish whiskey, according to Euromonitor International's Jeremy Cunnington.

Gruppo Campari has attributed recent sales growth in Campari to a resurgence of the Negroni and other classic cocktails.

Pernod Ricard announced last week The Glenlivet has passed through the 1m 9-litre case sales per year barrier and has added a new core expression to its range.

The team behind the Gin 1495 project announced a limited edition pack will be auctioned with proceeds raised going to The Benevolent charity. 

Diageo has unveiled this year’s Special Release scotch whiskies.

Diageo has announced that Barbara Bajorat has been appointed regional director for Europe with Diageo Global Travel & Middle East.

Pernod Ricard has announced a new collaboration between Chivas Regal 18 and Italian design company Pininfarina to produce an ice press for the on-trade and an ice mould for the off-trade.

US rap star Shawn ‘Jay Z’ Carter has bought the Armand de Brignac Champagne brand. 

Diageo Global Travel has launched a limited edition Johnnie Walker Gold Label Reserve Exclusive Traveller’s Edition. 

Edrington has announced the launch of its latest blended scotch whisky expression - Cutty Sark Thirty-Three Year Old Art Deco Limited Edition. 

Diageo’s global innovation programme – Diageo Technology Ventures – will be hosting a weekend ‘hackathon’ on November 8-9. 

Yeni Raki, the leading Turkish aniseed brand brand, has unveiled what brand owner Diageo says is its most ambitious marketing campaign to date.